Daily Manufacturing News Digest – the industry stories you should be aware of today

Posted on 10 Feb 2025 by The Manufacturer

Each day The Manufacturer compiles the top manufacturing news stories from around the web. To make your life a little easier, we trawl through all the major trade publications, broadsheets and business magazines to find you the most important manufacturing news each morning. Don't forget to bookmark this page and check back daily.

Op-ed: how degree apprenticeships can help the manufacturing industry get workers with lifelong skills

In this exclusive op-ed for The Manufacturer to kick off National Apprenticeship Week, Arden University’s Steven Hurst explores the ways in which degree apprenticeships can help the manufacturing industry develop lifelong skills and help close the skills gap. More via The Manufacturer

New BAE Systems’ research reveals growing appeal of apprenticeships among next generation of workers

As one of the UK’s largest apprenticeship providers, BAE Systems has tested the latest attitudes towards career paths among young people to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week (10-16 February). More via The Manufacturer

Liverpool manufacturer honours remarkable careers of engineers with more than 100 years of combined service

A historic Liverpool manufacturer is celebrating the long careers of two of its management team, who have notched up more than 100 years of service between them. More via The Manufacturer

Telford’s Transicon expands apprenticeship programme following business growth

A leading Shropshire automation and control systems specialist is set to expand its successful apprenticeship programme as part of ambitious growth plans for 2025. More via The Manufacturer

British Engines group celebrates National Apprenticeship Week 2025 with series of business initiatives and events

British Engines group is marking National Apprenticeship Week 2025 (10-16 February) by hosting a series of business initiatives and events throughout the week to shine a spotlight on young apprenticeship talent across the North East. More via The Manufacturer

SMEs locked out of apprenticeships, says The HEX Group

With this week marking National Apprenticeship Week, The HEX Group is calling on the government to focus its efforts on enabling businesses of all sizes to unlock the known potential of apprenticeships. More via The Manufacturer